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New York State Board certified English teacher, experienced
college prep tutor, and published writer, Laura Inman teaches
with her own materials and uses proven strategies to prepare
students for this important step in the college process.
4 Wednesdays: March 9 – April 6 (no class March 23):
7:00 – 8:30 pm
MHS Palmer Rm 125 / $160 / Code 137
This Intensive course is for high school seniors facing the
challenge of composing a successful college essay. Through
individualized feedback, you’ll overcome writer’s block, learn
to discover your greatest attributes through journal writing,
and find a “voice” that captures your personality and character.
You’ll read and analyze essays that worked — and didn’t. In a
comfortable, non-threatening setting with close guidance, you’ll
compose multiple drafts, making the journey from blank page to
a polished essay.
Laura Inman: see ACT Test Prep: English and Writing
5 Tuesdays: June 28 – July 26: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
MHS Palmer Rm 125 / $200 /
US History SAT II and US History AP Test Prep
Forgot about Frick? Nervous about Nixon? Review for the
US History exams with Dr. Dominique Padurano, former ETS
consultant on the SATII and longtime AP exam grader. Come
learn everything you need to know to ace these exams —
from Dollar Diplomacy to DBQs — in a fun, non-competitive
environment. The final two classes of the AP test prep review
focuses on the essay and Document Based Question training.
Dominique Padurano, PhD, has four NYS teaching certifications,
12 years classroom and 30 years tutoring experience. She
has taught AP and Regents-level Social Studies and History
courses at Horace Mann and Scarsdale high schools. She is a
graduate of Harvard, and holds a doctorate in US History from
Rutgers and holds a Master’s degree in Secondary Education.
US History SAT II Test Prep
8 Tuesdays and Thursdays: March 29, 31, April 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 26:
7:30 – 9:00 pm
MHS Palmer Rm 115 / $320 / Code 139
US History AP Test Prep
10 Tuesdays and Thursdays: March 29, 31, April 5, 7, 14, 19,
21, 26, 28 and May 3: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
MHS Palmer Rm 115 / $400 / Code 140
European History AP Test Prep Review
Forgot about Franz Ferdinand? Nervous about Nikita? Come
review for the AP European History exam with Dr. Dominique
Padurano, former ETS consultant and longtime AP exam grader.
Dr. P. has prepared hundreds of students to succeed as a teacher at
Horace Mann and Scarsdale HS, and as head of Crimson Coaching,
a tutoring and test prep company. Come learn everything you need
to know to ace the exam— from the DBQ to the EU.
Dominique Padurano, PhD: see US History Test Prep
10 Tuesdays and Thursdays: March 29, 31, April 5, 7, 14, 19,
21, 26, 28 and May 3: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
MHS Palmer Rm 115 / $400 / Code 141
Bio SAT II Test Prep
The College Board SATII Biology exam is a highly competitive,
one hour exam that tests student’s understanding of biology
with 80 challenging multiple choice questions. This prep course
reviews familiar biology concepts, further explains topics and
guides students through the additional material covered on the
SATII exam. Students will learn test-taking strategies and do
practice problems, which will also be assigned as homework.
Students should purchase Barron’s SAT Subject Test Biology.
Paperback, Barrons Educational Series Inc, 2013, ISBN13
9781438073262, ISBN10 1438073267
David Crino is a NYS certified biology and chemistry teacher with
over 16 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Mr. Crino has
taught various levels of High School Regents biology and chemistry
including Regents level, inclusion classes and honors level.
Section I
10 Tuesdays: March 15 – May 24 (no class Mar 22):
7:00 – 8:30 pm
MHS Palmer Rm 123 / $350 /
Section II
10 Wednesdays: March 16 – May 25 (no class March 23):
7:00 - 8:30 pm
MHS Palmer Rm 123/ $350 /
Young Makers Workshops
Makers Workshops teach participants how to be creators
through hands-on STEM projects (STEM = Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math). Participants work both independently
and collaboratively and gain new skills through experimentation,
trial and error. Using the design and build process, participants
acquire skills in programming and computer science, circuitry
and electronics, 3-D modeling & spatial design, and physical
computing. Projects vary and are developed and modified
according to the interests and skills of the combined participant
group. The spring curriculum is different from previous cur-
riculums; both returning and new students are encouraged to
attend. A netbook or laptop (either MAC or PC) with battery life
of at least 2 hours is required for each session.
Taught by Rob Kissner, owner of The Digital Arts Experience,
and staff.
Young Makers Workshops for 4th & 5th Graders
8 Fridays: March 18 – May 20 (no class March 25, April 22):
3:30 – 5:30 pm
MHS Palmer Rm 256 / $450 / Code 144
8 Fridays: March 18 – May 20 (no class March 25, April 22):
6:00 – 8:00 pm
MHS Palmer Rm 256 / $450 /
COLLEGE PREP & STEM